In a night filled with glamour and celebration, Victoria Monét, the newly crowned Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards, graced the stage of the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to accept the prestigious Rising Star Award. The event, held amidst the rain-soaked ambiance outside the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif. on March 6, showcased the incredible talent and contributions of women in the music industry.
The ceremony, brimming with power suits and sequin gowns, drew together a diverse array of musicians, producers, engineers, and executives, all gathering to honor the trailblazers and rising stars shaping the music landscape. DJ Rosegold set the tone, spinning tracks exclusively from women artists, filling the venue with an electric atmosphere.
Tracee Ellis Ross, hailed as a “joy bringer and style icon,” took the stage as the emcee for the evening, guiding attendees through a lineup of illustrious honorees and performers. Among them, Victoria Monét stood out, recognized for her exceptional talent and promising trajectory in the industry.
Accepting the Rising Star Award, presented by singer JoJo, Monét expressed her gratitude, particularly touched by the presence of her mother, L’Tanya Chestang-Cubit, who surprised her on stage. “It’s one thing to receive an award, but to receive it from someone you’ve known your whole life is really awesome,” Monét shared, her voice filled with emotion. She emphasized the enduring nature of her career, remarking, “I plan to be here for a while.”
Monét’s performance electrified the audience, as she took the stage with four female dancers, delivering a captivating rendition of “Mama,” a track from her acclaimed debut album, Jaguar II. Dressed in a shimmering ensemble, she commanded the stage with confidence and charisma, captivating all in attendance.
In her acceptance speech, Monét also took a moment to acknowledge the often overlooked contributions of women in the industry, offering a heartfelt “shout-out to all of you women in here who are sometimes doing the thankless jobs.”
The evening was a testament to the power and talent of women in music, with performances from a diverse lineup of artists including Ice Spice, Saweetie, and K-Pop sensation NewJeans. The atmosphere was filled with pride and camaraderie, as attendees celebrated each other’s achievements and shared in the collective joy of the night.
Victoria Monét’s presence and performance at the Billboard Women in Music Awards served as a shining example of the boundless potential and artistry within the industry, solidifying her status as a rising star destined for greatness.